Mexican Ground Beef Casserole

Mexican Ground Beef Casserole

Mexican Ground Beef Casserole has quickly become one of our family favorites and I can guarantee it will be yours too. An easy dinner recipe using browned ground beef, beans, rice and spices for a one dish meal that is out of this world!

Ingredients :

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pounds 90/10 ground beef
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup white onion , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 3/4 cup low sodium chicken stock , or vegetable stock
• 3/4 cup jasmine rice
• 15 ounces black beans , rinsed and drained
• 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes , with juice
• 8 ounces diced green chiles
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 cup corn
• 1 1/2 cups colby jack cheese , shredded

Directions

1. In an extra large skillet or cast iron pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking up pieces as it cooks. Cook until there is no pink. If you use anything above 90/10 mix, drain the grease after meat has cooked.
2. Stir in the taco seasoning, white onion and garlic, continuing to cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add the chicken stock, jasmine rice, black beans, diced tomatoes with juice, green chiles and hot sauce, toss to combine.
4. Cover and allow the casserole to cook for 15-20 minutes. Stir halfway through to prevent rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
5. When the rice is done (taste test), stir in the corn and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Toss with the colby jack cheese until melted.
7. Serve with optional garnishes including sour cream, scallions, avocado and cilantro.
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